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Eleanor reclinedfortably in her seat, her face beaming with pride. Tm not sure if Isabelle will be able to get into university, but La assured me that she’s definitely going to be epted into Taragon University, right La?”
Without her daughter’s constant reminders about keeping her Taragon University admission <b>a </b>secret, she would have seized the opportunity to unt her achievement in front of everyone.
Are y
you serious. La? You will get epted into Taragon University?” William eximed, his face beaming with excitement <b>and </b>surprise.
William saw his children as his hope as someone who had experienced poverty for a significant portion of his life and had been <b>looked </b><b>down </b>upon by his wife and brothers. The academic achievements of his son and second daughter had always been a source of pride for him. For someone from a lower–ss background like himself, seeing <b>his </b>child get into Taragon University and achieve sess in the <b>future </b>was the greatest joy.
“I’ve been studying really hard, Dad, La smiled. “I’ve been working until midnight every daytely. I know all the questions on the exam, so getting epted into Taragon University won’t be a problem.”
Eleanor sat up even straighter after La finished speaking. It was the first time she had seen such a radiant glow on her face after so many years of marriage to the Jenkins family.
“Fantastic! Fantastic! This is amazing.” William was so overwhelmed <b>that </b>he was on the verge of tears and felt so touched that he couldn’t utter a word.
Ethan caught La’s gaze, and she felt a little guilty.
“Really? Getting into Taragon University <b>is </b>a big deal,” <b>Sean</b><b>, </b>who upied the main seat,ughed heartily and generously. “If you get into Taragon University, I’ll give you a big present.”
La, who had be the centre of attention, was secretly thrilled to receive Sean’s affirmation. “Thank you, Uncle Sean.”
Kimberly took apart the stage with displeasure. She couldn’t stand Eleanor’s arrogance and quickly retaliated, “Anyone can talk big. Let’s wait until you’re in the same position. It would be amusing if you ended up humiliating yourself.”
She then focused on Ethan’s injury and asked, “How is Ethan’s foot doing? With the advances in medical technology, there might be a chance to cure it in a bigger city. If he’s handicapped for life, how will he find a job and a partner down the road? This injury will impede his future prospects, <b>even </b>if he gets admitted to a prestigious university.”
Ethan was taken aback when he sensed his elder’s sudden hostility. It came out of nowhere, and he was left stunned. His hand under the table balled <b>into </b><b>a </b>fist in embarrassment.
Kimberly seeded in <b>hurting </b>Eleanor with her words. Before Eleanor could respond, a <b>light </b><b>but </b>cold voice spoke up first.
“If you’re so concerned, don’t <b>just </b>talk about it. Cough. Fifteen thousand dors for my brother’s foot treatment, and he’ll remember your kindness.
“<b>You’re </b>really asking for that much? Kids like you <b>don’t </b>know the value of money. I <b>have </b>a family to cunnart and can’t iner hand out euch!
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“Four thousand five hundred dors or seven thousand five hundred dors will suffice as well.”
Kimberly’s family was at a loss for words as Isabelle relentlessly haggled.
Even though four thousand five hundred dors or seven thousand five hundred dors would suffice, she wouldn’t give them a penny. It was too embarrassing for Kimberly to admit that she didn’t have the requested amount, especially since she was the one who initiated the topic and actively cared.
Kimberly remained silent for quite some <b>time</b>.
Suddenly, Isabelle’s voice turned icy. “If you cannot provide help, do not pretend to care and prod at people’s <b>pain</b><b>,” </b>she said. “After living for so long, you stillck empathy.”
Her words shocked everyone at the table. William was taken aback. “Isabelle, how could <b>you </b>speak to Kimberly like that?”
Eleanor and La, on the other hand, were secretly pleased. Although they disliked Isabelle, they were still thrilled by the moment.
“How dare you speak to Kimberly like that? It’s incredibly disrespectful!” Tom mmed the table and stood up, pointing angrily at Isabelle.
“Eleanor, you should have taught your daughter some manners. She is speaking to her elders in this manner. Kimberly was even angrier.
“Hmph, what do you expect from a poor family?” sneered Kimberly’s son, Michael.
Isabelle nonchntly rested one hand on the table and leaned against her chair. Her expression was emotionless as she looked at the three of them, her cold eyes exuding an indescribable and menacing
aura.
William quickly stood up and apologised, saying, “I’m very sorry, Kimberly. Children do not always understand. Please calm down and don’t take it to heart.”
As Isabelle was <b>about </b>to respond, Ethan, who stood beside her, sensed her unease and whispered her name, “Isabelle.”
“Why are you feeling nervous? I have no intention of doing anything.” Isabelle shed a smile at Ethan and assured him.
“All right, let’s eat. It’s not every day that wee stepped in to diffuse the situation.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.
“gether like this. Sean, who had the most authority,
Even though Kimberly was displeased, she had to give in. She knew that her family’s business depended on Sean’s support
As the dishes were being served, Sean’s daughter noticed La secretly taking pictures of the food with her phone.
She sneered disdainfully at La’s actions, but her remark caught Kimberly’s attention. Without any hesitation, Kimberly swifily moved her dish towards La and said, “Here, La, take a picture of this.
This dish <b>looks </b>fantastic.”
“Let’s wait for the future Taragon University students to take a picture before we start eating.”
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“Don’t worry about it. I understand your family’s situation <b>and </b>how you feel. It’s tough for you to eat here. <b>so </b>don’t feel ashamed”
“Go ahead and keep taking pictures if you want. We’re in no rush.”
“I was just messing around, Aunty,” La said, her face flushing with embarrassment. She silently reminded herself to be patient for now.
No one will dare to underestimate her again once she starts her studies at Taragon University,
“We’ve <b>already </b>had this meal recently. In fact, just a few days ago, we dined at…“Eleanor was just about to mention that a few days ago, while they were in Taragon City, the head of Taragon University had treated them to a fancy restaurant that was even more posh than this one.
Unfortunately, before she could finish her words, her <b>daughter </b>La gave her a nudge.
Eleanor found herself perplexed. She saw no <b>reason </b>to conceal this wonderful thing, for it was not something to be ashamed of.
Despite her daughter’s repeated warnings, Eleanor, whocked a formal education, couldn’t quite grasp the subtleties of the matter and thus remained quiet.
“Hey, what went down a few days ago? You don’t have to pretend to be someone else. Do you even know your own worth?” Kimberly rolled her eyes and faced <b>Sean</b>, asking, “This meal must have cost a fortune, right?”
“It was only one grand, nothing too crazy, Sean <b>replied</b>, slouching in his chair while patting his bulging stomach, trying to appear generous.
“One grand!” Kimberly eximed.
After Sean revealed the price, Eleanor was surprised.
This wine is a bit expensive, one thousand five hundred dors per bottle. William, it would help if you tried some too,” he told the waiter to pour William a ss.
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William stood up the waiter approached and stumbled over his words, “I think I’ll pass on this drink. You don’t have to worry about me.”
“Don’t be silly. Just give it a try. It’s not like it will break the bank, and you always drink that cheap This is a chance to taste some delicious wine,” Sean urged.
stuff.
Sean <b>took </b>a few <b>sips </b>of his <b>drink </b>before turning to William and making an offer. “If your daughter doesn’t get into university, why not have here work for me? I can teach herputer skills, and she can work as a clerk at mypany, earning a monthly sry of five hundred dors.”
“Sean, I appreciate your kind words. Let’s raise our sses to you,” William said, lifting his wine ss. He then turned to Isabelle, feeling a sense of <b>resignation</b>, and sighed deeply.
La couldn’t help but chuckleto herself
Before Isabelle could utter a word, <b>Ethan </b>stood up. He confidently announced, “My sister is getting in, no
matter what!”
Learnputer skills and work as a clerk? A sry five hundred dors? Ethan wanted to prove
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something to Isabelle, to show these people <b>what </b>she could do.
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What’s the fuss about a meal costing only one or two grand? He had experienced dining in a private room with his sister where the ambience was much better, and they spent almost fifteen thousand on just four <b>or </b>five dishes. They had even visited the ce more than once. Simrly, when it came to expensive wine, Ethan didn’t see the fuss about a bottle costing eleven thousand. His sister had ordered a eight thousand bottlest time, which still needed improvement! On their second visit, they even called for a <b>more </b>expensive bottle but barely touched it.
Sean chuckled, not wanting to engage in a pointless argument with a child.
Suddenly, a waiter approached the table, diverting everyone’s attention. “Excuse me, Miss Jenkins, you finished the wine at this table. However, we’ve kept the wine you didn’t finishst time. Would like to <b>have </b>it?” he inquired softly.
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The entire table, absorbed in their meals, looked up and saw a waiter holding a bottle of red wine, leaning <b>over </b>and whispering to Isabelle.
This sight left everyone bewildered.
Before Anyone could react, another waiter arrived with a te of delicate pastries and ced it in front of Ethan. He said, “Mr. Jenkins, it seems you enjoyed this pastry from our hotel during yourst visit. This is a gift for our VIPs. Please enjoy.”
Ethan felt slightly ufortable and awkward when he was addressed as “Mr.” However, he still responded politely, saying, “Thank you.”
The waiter next to Isabelle asked again, holding the bottle, “Miss Jenkins, would you like me to open this wine for you?”
Isabelle was surprised that they had kept the wine for her. “You didn’t throw it away?” she asked.
The beautiful waiter in a neat uniform smiled and said, “This wine costs twelve thousand. We wouldn’t dare to dispose of it carelessly.
“I’m sorry to inform you that the red wine you ordered for seven thousand five hundred dors has already been decanted and cannot be stored. Therefore, we have had to dispose of it on your behalf.”
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